The Miser/The Idiot by Molière

The Miser/The Idiot

Molière with Ranjit Bolt (Translator)

144 pages first pub 1668 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

L'avare (1666) is Moliere's great satire on materialism, a funny yet sophisticated story of cunning, guile and double-dealing, not only by the Miser himself, but also by his family and servants. Will the children be able to marry their heart's des...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,284 reviews

Moods

funny 93%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 24%
relaxing 16%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 14%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 31% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.39

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